Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics

Visual artist Sage Sidley uses concepts found in street art, enlivening old spaces with new faces
Double degrees add up to top Pushor Mitchell recognition

Double degrees add up to top Pushor Mitchell recognition

Things have been adding up for Dana Klamut since she began her academic career at UBC’s Okanagan campus five years ago.

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UBC researchers shine a new light on cancer treatments

UBC researchers shine a new light on cancer treatments

Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan campus have discovered a new method of using infrared light to monitor cancer progression during radiation treatment that may lead to better and more personalized therapies.

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UBC astrophysicist to explain dark matter, energy and dawn of the cosmos in free public talk

UBC astrophysicist to explain dark matter, energy and dawn of the cosmos in free public talk

For anyone who has ever looked into the night sky and wondered how it all came to be, UBC Okanagan is hosting an evening with UBC astrophysicist Mark Halpern.

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Medical physics student Andrew Ogilvy follows an unorthodox path into cancer therapy research
International student Zifang Jiang finds life lessons in the classroom
From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?

From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?

As grade-schoolers concentrate on the three Rs, many university students are already planning their future careers. Many believe top grades are the key to landing successful jobs, but does this always hold true?

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UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal

UBC mathematician wins Governor General’s gold medal

A math whiz, who moved with her family more than 10,000 kilometers to continue her education, is UBC’s recipient of the gold 2017 Governor General Academic Medal—one of Canada’s most prestigious academic awards.

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More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week

More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week

For many, it’s one of the biggest milestones of their lives—graduating from university. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, nearly 1,650 students will reach that milestone this week as the university gears up for six convocation ceremonies.

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A carefully calculated path

A carefully calculated path

TASNUVA HAQUE WRITES ALGORITHMS, all day, sometimes at night and […]

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